What is the legal probationary period in Ontario?

three months
A probationary period refers to the period that employers utilize to evaluate whether a new employee is a proper fit for a job. Employers can terminate the employee during this period without proving any notice or pay in lieu. It generally runs for three months, but could be longer.

Can you have a 6 month probationary period in Ontario?

Most probationary periods are 90 days, but I have seen enforceable probationary periods as long as six months. However, regardless of the length of the probationary period, an employer must promise to pay termination pay if an employee is terminated on probation after, generally, three months.

What is a policy probationary period?

A probationary period is the period of time after you apply for a policy but before you can make a claim. Some auto and homeowners insurance policies feature these, but they are most often seen with disability insurance. The lag in time allows insurers to be sure your application is truthful.

Can you negotiate your probation period?

Probation and Benefits Clauses. Believe it or not, these too are negotiable items. If an employee is being recruited from another position, the potential employer may agree to waive a probationary period and/or start benefits right away. Sometimes a signing bonus can even be negotiated.

Can you extend a probationary period in Ontario?

Much like the probationary period itself, the right to extend a probationary period is not automatic and must be set out in the original employment agreement. If the probation is extended beyond 90 days, the Employer must still pay mandatory termination pay under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

Is 6 months probation normal?

LENGTH OF PROBATIONARY PERIOD It is typical for a probationary period to last no longer than six months, and three months where an employee is moving to a new post internally. The probationary period may sometimes be extended, though this should be mentioned in the contract of employment.

Can you terminate a probationary employee?

Probationary employees may be terminated for just causes (Their fault) or when he fails to qualify as a regular employee in accordance with reasonable standards made known to him from the beginning of his/her employment.

Can a probationary employee be terminated?

How long should a probationary period last?

three to six months
Employers who wish to include a probationary period clause in their employment contract should bear in mind that most probationary periods last for three to six months.

What are my rights during probation period?

Employees on a probationary period, whether it’s a 1, 3 or 6 month probation period, still have statutory employment rights, including but not limited to; unlawful discrimination, national minimum wage, the working time directive, statutory sick pay, maternity and paternity leave, and time off for dependents.

How long is notice period during probation?

If an employee’s in their probation period and chooses to leave before it’s over, if you don’t have a set term in your contracts of employment, they must give the statutory minimum notice period – which is one week.